Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks President | Howard College
Dr. Cheryl T. Sparks President | Howard College
The county’s only university was represented by 68 men and 47 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Howard County paid a total of $894,397 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that baseball was the most popular sport played, followed by rodeo, and basketball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Howard County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College | 941 | 115 | 8.2 |
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